Prudential Risk

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBI Overhauls External Commercial Borrowing Framework, Removes Cost Caps

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

The RBI has rationalised its ECB framework, expanding access for corporates and simplifying compliance in a bid to boost foreign borrowing.

Credit Risk

Korea Launches Probe into Loan Extensions for Multiple-Home Owners

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2026

Regulators have formed a task force to inspect lending practices following criticism from the president about the use of credit for property speculation.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Australia Issues Draft Rules to Align Domestic Minimum Tax with OECD Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2026

Draft legislation clarifies foreign currency conversion, treatment of stateless entities and consolidated groups, with retrospective effect from 1 January 2024.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Pushes Banks on Consumer Protection, Inclusive Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

FSS Governor calls for a shift from 'easy interest income' to funding for SMEs, outlining new consumer protection and governance reforms.

Cryptocurrency

Korea to Impose Bank-Grade Controls on Crypto Exchanges After Bithumb Error

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2026

A USD 40 billion Bitcoin misallocation at Bithumb has triggered a regulatory overhaul, with authorities now demanding compliance on par with traditional banks.

Capital Adequacy

China Adds Two Institutions to D-SIB List

By Editors | 17/02/2026

China Zheshang Bank and Bank of Guangzhou were added. Industrial Bank was moved lower on the list.

Credit Risk

New Bangladesh Government Facing Immediate Calls for Banking Reforms

By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2026

New government inherits a banking sector with $52.6 billion in bad loans, facing demands for governance-led reforms.

Capital Adequacy

Taiwan Overhauls FX Risk Reserve Rules for Life Insurers

By Editors | 17/02/2026

FSC mandates new special surplus reserve and links hedging cost savings to capital retention ahead of new solvency regime

Credit Risk

RBI Overhauls Capital Market Rules, Tightens Broker Lending

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/02/2026

New framework allows banks to fund M&A deals while imposing stricter collateral and exposure norms on lending to capital market intermediaries.